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Dr. Alexander James Javois, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in Oak Lawn, IL specializing in pediatric cardiology. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1988 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Alexander James Javois, MD is affiliated with Advocate Health Care and University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System.
4440 W 95th Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
9555 South 52nd Avenue
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.
A coronary catheter can be used to:
Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.
Heart Problems
The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.
Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.
Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.
Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.
Dr. Alexander James Javois, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1988. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology) and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1988)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology)
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Alexander James Javois, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Alexander James Javois, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Indemnity, Humana POS, Humana National POS - Open Access, Humana HMO, Unicare PPO, Blue Choice, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna Medicare HMO, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, Community Care Network (CCN), TRICARE, Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Humana Premier HMO, Aetna EPO, Humana National HMO, Humana National EPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Open Access POS, Humana ChoiceCare PPO, CIGNA PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, WellCare, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Choice PPO, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, United Healthcare, Medicare, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, First Health, Beech Street, HealthLink PPO, HealthSmart, Humana PPO, Aetna, CIGNA Open Access Plus POS, PHCS PPO, CHAMPVA, MultiPlan PPO, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical Care PPO, AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, HST Care Connect EPO, United Surest (previously Bind), Blue Cross HMO Illinois, Union Health Services, Inc., Blue Cross Med Select PPO, Benefits Services and Systems, Inc, AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IL-MA01, FirstHealth, BCBS Commercial PPO, Blue Precision HMO, Provider Network of America (PNOA), AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan, UFCW Local 1546 Health and Welfare Fund (UMC), Blue Cross Community FHP, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, Meridian MMAI, Meridian, HST Care Connect PPO, Zing Health, Blue Cross Community MMAI, BlueCare Direct HMO, Benefit Plan Administrators (BPA), Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO and SIHO PPO.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alexander James Javois, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Abbott Laboratories |
$15,553
AMPLATZER Occluders $11,175 |
CRM-Research only $3,900 |
AMPLATZER $321 |
Piccolo Xpress $157 |
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B. Braun Interventional Systems Inc. |
$7,376
Congenital Heart Defect Devices $4,904 |
Vena Cava Filter - HAD $2,472 |
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Medtronic, Inc. |
$1,674
Harmony $1,674 |
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W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. |
$548
CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder $219 |
Septal Occluder $182 |
HELEX Septal Occluder $147 |
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TERUMO MEDICAL CORPORATION |
$478
GlideWire $102 |
TR Band $55 |
MetaCross $55 |
Azur CX Detachable $49 |
AZUR $44 |
Other $173 |
Other |
$650
INTERVENTIONAL ANGIOGRAPHY SYSTEM $195 |
XARELTO $74 |
Melody $58 |
CANON INC. $53 |
PRALUENT (alirocumab) Injection $43 |
Other $228 |
Consulting Fee | $21,950 |
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Food and Beverage | $2,436 |
Travel and Lodging | $1,812 |
Education | $82 |
Dr. Alexander James Javois, MD has received 100 research payments totaling $333,586.
Dr. Alexander Javois is a specialist in pediatric cardiology in Oak Lawn, IL. His areas of clinical interest consist of heart problems, electrophysiological (EP) study, and electrocardiogram (EKG). He usually honors Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Javois graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Javois's hospital/clinic affiliations include the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) and Advocate Health Care.